Gas spring mounting assembly and method for metal forming dies

a technology mounting assemblies, which is applied in the direction of forging presses, forging/pressing/hammering apparatuses, shape tools, etc., can solve the problems of increasing the overall cost and complexity of metal forming dies, requiring substantial lead time, and complicated and expensive problems, and achieves simple machining of die members, easy installation and removal, and greater holding strength
US8733147B2Active Publication Date: 2014-05-27STANDARD LIFTERS INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Patents(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
STANDARD LIFTERS INC
Publication Date
2014-05-27

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Abstract

A gas spring mount and related method for metal forming dies includes a one-piece, generally U-shaped clamping band with an arcuate medial portion shaped to receive an associated gas spring body therein, and two enlarged ends with through apertures. Threaded mounting screws extend through the through apertures in the clamping band ends, and are anchored into threaded retainer holes in an associated die member. At least one of the mounting screws has a tapered head and is disposed laterally offset from the associated threaded retainer hole in the die, whereby tightening of the one screw shifts the related enlarged end of the mounting band laterally toward the opposite enlarged end to pull the clamping band constrictingly against the gas spring body to securely, yet detachably retain the same therein.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION AND CLAIM TO PRIORITY

[0001] The present application is related to commonly assigned, co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 331,167, filed even date herewith, entitled GAS SPRING MOUNTING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR METAL FORMING DIES, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] Applicants hereby claim the priority benefits under the provisions of 35 U.S.C. §119, basing said claim of priority on related Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 425,376, filed Dec. 21, 2010.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention relates to metal forming dies the like, and in particular to a gas spring mounting assembly and associated method.

[0004] Metal forming dies, such as stamping dies and the like, are well known in the art. Progressive metal forming dies are unique, very sophisticated mechanisms which have multiple stations or progressions that are aligned longitudinally, and are designed to perform a specified operation at eac...

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